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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 557.27, 769.36 and 371.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 557.27, 769.36 and 371.02 is: 512.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    557.27 : 769.36 = 371.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    557.27/769.36 = 371.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    557.27x = 769.36 × 371.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    557.27x = 285,447.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,447.95/557.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 512.23

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